Specifications#
- Brand
- Nikon
- Model
- E series
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 8.8 × 6.6 mm (2/3" sensor)
- Crop factor
- 3.93×
- Resolution
- 1.3 MP (1,280 × 1,000 px)
- Continuous shooting
- 1 fps
- Weight
- 850 g (30.0 oz)
- Sensor
- 2/3 inch CCD VT (vacant Transfer) type with reduction optical system
- Storage
- PCMCIA Image Memory Card EC-15
- Viewfinder
- Optical type fixed eye level pentaprism Approx. 98% frame coverage, Approx. 0.7x magnification
- AF points / area
- TTL phase detection system using Nikon Advanced AM200 autofocus module
- Metering
- Matrix Metering: EV 1 to 16-1/3, Center-Weighted Metering (70% centre): EV 1 to 20, Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20
- Exposure modes
- Program (P), Shutter-Priority AE (S), Aperture-Priority AE (A) and Manual (M)
- Flash
- Speedlights supported, Standard TTL Flash possible
- Battery
- Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-3
- Lens
- Interchangeable, Nikon F mount
- Drive
- E3: 1 frame/s; E3s: 3 frame/s up to 12 images
Specifications merged from Wikipedia. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 3.93 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 16 mm | 95.5° | 79.0° | 107.9° |
| 4.5 mm | 18 mm | 88.7° | 72.5° | 101.4° |
| 5 mm | 20 mm | 82.7° | 66.8° | 95.5° |
| 6 mm | 24 mm | 72.5° | 57.6° | 85.0° |
| 8 mm | 31 mm | 57.6° | 44.8° | 69.0° |
| 10 mm | 39 mm | 47.5° | 36.5° | 57.6° |
| 12 mm | 47 mm | 40.3° | 30.8° | 49.2° |
| 15 mm | 59 mm | 32.7° | 24.8° | 40.3° |
| 20 mm | 79 mm | 24.8° | 18.7° | 30.8° |
| 25 mm | 98 mm | 20.0° | 15.0° | 24.8° |
| 30 mm | 118 mm | 16.7° | 12.6° | 20.8° |
| 40 mm | 157 mm | 12.6° | 9.4° | 15.7° |
| 50 mm | 197 mm | 10.1° | 7.6° | 12.6° |
| 70 mm | 275 mm | 7.2° | 5.4° | 9.0° |
| 100 mm | 393 mm | 5.0° | 3.8° | 6.3° |
| 150 mm | 590 mm | 3.4° | 2.5° | 4.2° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 7.6 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mm | f/2 | 21.9 cm | 1.02 m | 11.8 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.37 m |
| 6 mm | f/2.8 | 32.1 cm | 1.81 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.69 m |
| 6 mm | f/4 | 50.8 cm | 5.80 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.19 m |
| 6 mm | f/8 | 2.80 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 59.6 cm |
| 11 mm | f/2 | 6.2 cm | 25.3 cm | 1.07 m | 2.64 m | 10.4 m | ∞ | 7.94 m |
| 11 mm | f/2.8 | 8.7 cm | 36.0 cm | 1.60 m | 4.39 m | 39.2 m | ∞ | 5.68 m |
| 11 mm | f/4 | 12.5 cm | 53.2 cm | 2.68 m | 10.5 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.98 m |
| 11 mm | f/8 | 26.3 cm | 1.33 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.99 m |
| 19 mm | f/2 | 2.0 cm | 8.3 cm | 33.7 cm | 76.8 cm | 2.20 m | 10.3 m | 23.7 m |
| 19 mm | f/2.8 | 2.8 cm | 11.6 cm | 47.5 cm | 1.09 m | 3.23 m | 18.1 m | 16.9 m |
| 19 mm | f/4 | 4.1 cm | 16.7 cm | 68.9 cm | 1.61 m | 5.12 m | 58.5 m | 11.9 m |
| 19 mm | f/8 | 8.2 cm | 34.1 cm | 1.51 m | 4.05 m | 28.9 m | ∞ | 5.94 m |
| 31 mm | f/2 | 0.7 cm | 3.1 cm | 12.5 cm | 28.3 cm | 79.4 cm | 3.25 m | 63.0 m |
| 31 mm | f/2.8 | 1.0 cm | 4.3 cm | 17.5 cm | 39.8 cm | 1.12 m | 4.66 m | 45.0 m |
| 31 mm | f/4 | 1.5 cm | 6.2 cm | 25.1 cm | 57.1 cm | 1.62 m | 7.03 m | 31.5 m |
| 31 mm | f/8 | 3.0 cm | 12.4 cm | 50.8 cm | 1.17 m | 3.50 m | 21.1 m | 15.8 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 6.88 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/10.2. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/5.6 and f/10; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 0.5 px | sharp |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 0.8 px | sharp |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 1.1 px | sharp |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 1.6 px | sharp |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 2.1 px | slight softening |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 3.1 px | visibly soft |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 4.3 px | visibly soft |
Maximum print sizes#
At 1.3 MP the Nikon E series produces 1,280 × 1,000 pixel images. See the 2 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 4.3 × 3.3 in | 11 × 8 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 5.3 × 4.2 in | 14 × 11 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 6.4 × 5.0 in | 16 × 13 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 8.5 × 6.7 in | 22 × 17 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm (16 mm eq.) | 31.8 s | 67.3 s | 76.1 s | 86.6 s |
| 5 mm (20 mm eq.) | 25.4 s | 53.9 s | 60.9 s | 69.2 s |
| 6 mm (24 mm eq.) | 21.2 s | 44.9 s | 50.7 s | 57.7 s |
| 9 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.1 s | 29.9 s | 33.8 s | 38.5 s |
| 13 mm (51 mm eq.) | 9.8 s | 20.7 s | 23.4 s | 26.6 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 13 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 25 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 51 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Nikon E series has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 3.93.
Similar cameras#
Other 2/3" cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Nikon E series?
The Nikon E series has a crop factor of 3.93× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 11.0 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Nikon E series sensor?
8.8 × 6.6 mm (2/3"), an area of 58 mm² — 7% of full frame.
Is the Nikon E series full frame?
No — its sensor is 2/3", which is 14.9× smaller in area than full frame.
How many megapixels does the Nikon E series have?
1.3 megapixels (1,280 × 1,000 pixels), enough for a 4 × 3 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Nikon E series?
With a 5 mm lens (20 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 25 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 61 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Nikon E series — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q7036510 — CC0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources